Using Personality Theory to Craft a Cover Letter

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Prior to beginning work on this discussion, review theCover Letters PDF  (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.provided by the Ashford University Office of Career Services and theWhat Is a Cover Letter?  (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.andWriting the Dreaded Cover Letter  (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.online resources. It is recommended that you also review the e-book by Noble (2004) and theHow to write cover letters (examples) (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.video which include more information and a number of sample cover letters to assist you.For this discussion post, you will use the knowledge you have gained about personality, the career specific reports you have created in the previous weeks’ discussions, and assessments associated with various fields of psychology you have studied to help you to choose and develop a cover letter for a job in the human services sector. To begin, determine what type of job within the human services sector related to personality psychology is of interest to you. Using career websites, including those listed on theAshford Career Services Job Search (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.website, and/or other third-party search engines such as the American Psychological Association’sPsycCareers (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.website,Monster.com  (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.,Indeed.com  (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., andSimplyHired.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Once you have found a suitable job posting, carefully review the requirements and note these for inclusion in your cover letter. Before you begin designing your cover letter, review the required readings, videos, and websites to help you determine how best to formulate it. Within the letter, you will address the person or title of the person that is listed as the contact for the job in the job posting. As you draft your cover letter, consider the elements within the job post and use your knowledge of personality theory to make yourself appear to be the best candidate for the job. Assess the various types of personality measurements that might be most effective in the position listed and mention how you might use these on the job. Once you have developed your letter, save it as a document and attach it to your discussion post. In the discussion post itself, copy and paste the link to the job posting for which you wrote your cover letter. Describe your experience(s) writing the cover letter including the ways in which you may have attempted to manipulate the reader to get the best response. Analyze and describe any ethical issues that could be associated with this process.

analysis

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Research the Battelle Developmental Inventory 2nd Edition (known also as BDI2). You will find information online. You may also contact the publisher to gather more information on questions you might have to complete this assignment.Explain the purpose of this assessment tool, the reliability and validity, what developmental domains it assesses, and what agencies use this assessment in the early childhood settings.Identify strengths and weaknesses of this assessment and explain the best way to use this assessment with young children based on what you have learned throughout this course.Research the Ages and Stages Questionnaire Social Emotional (known also as ASQSE). You will find information online. You may also contact the publisher to gather more information on questions you might have to complete this assignment.Explain the purpose of this assessment tool, the reliability, and validity, what developmental domains it assesses, and what agencies use this assessment in the early childhood settings.Identify the strengths and weaknesses of this assessment and explain the best way to use this assessment with young children based on what you have learned throughout this course.

Discussion thread

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Andrea, a 10-year-old girl of Asian and African-American descent, has had difficulty getting along with her younger sister Beth, who is 7. They constantly fight over toys, TV programs, technology devices, and their mother’s attention. Usually, Andrea picks the fights. Andrea’s teacher is beginning to notice similar behaviors in the classroom. She is irritable, picking fights with classmates, and uncooperative with the teacher’s requests. This past week she was sent to the principal’s office for verbal aggression with another student in the hallway. The principal has asked you (the professional school counselor in Andrea’s school) to see this student, and you have gathered some basic information from both the mother and the teacher.How would you apply a solution‐focused brief counseling approach to this case? How would you apply rational-emotive behavioral techniques to this case? Include specific theoretical techniques you would use for each. Which approach (SFBC or REBT) do you prefer and why? What are some cultural considerations in your work with Andrea?Describe a completely different counseling approach you would use including play therapy, expressive therapy or other similar approaches. What specific activity or strategy would you use and why?What are some examples of peer programs you might want to involve Andrea in?How can you advocate for Andrea in the school and home environments? What community resources might be available for Andrea and her family? Under what circumstances might a referral be appropriate? Cite applicable ASCA Ethical Standards (ASCA, 2016)

Defining Behavior

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Clear and operationally defined behaviors are important for the field of behavior analysis for several reasons. Clear definitions are necessary to replicate findings and to determine the accuracy of data. This replication and accuracy are key factors in providing the field with solid research. After developing observable and measurable behavior definitions, we can begin to take a deeper look at the environmental variables that influence those behaviors and categorize those behaviors in a meaningful way.There are two parts to this assignment.First, you need to observe someone for half an hour and identify three behaviors of interest that could be selected for behavior modification. To avoid reactivity, attempt to keep the observation as discrete as possible without informing the subject that he or she is being observed. Some examples of potential behaviors could include:· Observing your child wiping his nose on his sleeve.· Observing a TV character telling inappropriate jokes.· Observing a friend bite her nails.After your observation is complete, write a paper using APA style in which you:· Define operationally the behaviors you chose.· Describe the environmental contingencies surrounding each behavior (antecedents and consequences).· Identify to which response class each behavior belongs. Provide a rationale for each of your choices.Next:· Define the different types of response classes in ABA.· Analyze the differences and similarities between a response class and a stimulus class.· Provide an example for both terms—stimulus class and response class.Assignment RequirementsYour assignment should meet the following requirements:· Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.· APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style guidelines.· Resources: 1–2 scholarly or professional resources.· Length: 2–3 double-spaced pages of content, in addition to the title page and references page.· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.